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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.40, 33,871.02 and 13,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.40, 33,871.02 and 13,366.40 is: 18,445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.40 : 33,871.02 = 13,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.40/33,871.02 = 13,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.40x = 33,871.02 × 13,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.40x = 452,733,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,733,601.73/24,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.49

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